Now in its 21st edition, this well-known text with more than 2 million copies in print has been the leading family planning reference for over 30 years. At nearly 900 pages, Contraceptive Technology covers the field:

Every contraceptive method, including for women with medical conditions

The thorniest of clinical dilemmas in understanding risks and managing side effects

Every STD, including a synopsis of CDC’s Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines

A systematic approach to menstrual disorders and contraception

Insights into assessing abnormal pregnancies and risk of ectopic pregnancies

New digital resources in reproductive health care, for you and for your patients

Fertility awareness-based methods, including patient instructions and new technology

Approaches to medication abortion

Special considerations for teens, breastfeeding mothers, and menopausal women

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This month’s clinical pearl

December 2018 Clinical Fact:

“Because implants and IUDs are highly effective, they are excellent choices for the short-term, too, and the fact that an implant or an IUD is good for “up to” 3 to 20 years is an added advantage but not always relevant.” — Contraceptive Technology, 21st edition